Catalinas get you in the ballpark without breaking your bank account, your heart or your back. I've impressed more than a few people with my bass drum.

Though I haven't got that much experience with them I sort of know USA Customs and Broadkasters are my deal. Sounds like QC at Gretsch these days is such that there's not much to worry about in that regard.

We're talking abou neuances that in many cases only drummers care about. No argument that that Gretsch drum mic up and record well, though.

I'm not really able to borrow or rent my woodwinds anymore, so I've decided to get my own. Inexpensive sax and clarinet, but a flute needs to be of a certain standard to work. It's not abuot quality it's about have or not have, so...

Decided this weekend go go with a Renown bop kit. That's really the main thing. I need a small kit, well small kick really, but it's way more practical for me to have two kits. I should be able to get two pairs of die cast hoops to try out if I want to.

I know a full shellbank of USA Customs and close to the same in Broadkaster is the future deal. I'm just gonna hold off until economy is such that taking a loan is responsible or I can pay cash. Probably white wrap and antique pearl respectvely.

A darker sounding ride and probably Vinnie's 12x4 is next on the list.

Gonna put most of my money in a savings account and try to live a normal life while dealing with the legal crap.

If I can swing it, I'll take my first real vacation in a long while and go to Boston.